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OverviewThe sequel to Samurai Shodown IV and the first game in the series after the Playmore division took over SNK.

FlashFlare rates this game: 3/5

Samurai Shodown (Samurai Spirits in Japan) is a 2D fighting game centered around sword play and magic rather than fire balls and martial arts. Players choose from twelve different characters as they take on Arcade mode or battle friends in Versus mode. The game is rather basic as it has six attack buttons and special move inputs as you would expect from most traditional 2D fighters. What sets Samurai Shodown apart from other fighters at the time was the emphasis on fast paced sword play as the game focuses more on quick and powerful strikes rather than combos. The game also has some difficult inputs for specials that may be cumbersome for some players. Overall, the game is fairly standard fair, but may deliver a good experience for fighting game players who are tired of never ending combos and want to focus more on timing and spacing.

JJ rates this game: 5/5

It's the year 1993 and you're tired of Street Fighter, Fatal Fury, and Mortal Kombat. What are you to play? SNK's answer, Samurai Shodown.
For the first time ever, your character can wield a weapon outside of a special move. Each character has his own signature weapon. Another innovation is an animal buddy for specific characters. As you duel your way to the top, you are also presented with mini-games. Who could have imagined such innovations would change fighters forever.

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